Monday, April 21, 2008
hockey info
I'm sorry, i did not include any of the boys hockey game info for those of you who actually do care whats up with them. Kyle played with the Mustangs this weekend. They came away from the tournament with a silver medal, from 6 teams. They won 2 and lost 2. I guess its about winning the right games. Jayde played for the regional team this weekend, this being the last weekend for that team. They won 1 and lost 2. This was strictly a Manitoba regional teams weekend with set game times and no playoffs. Jayde apparently had a good weekend with a couple goals and assists. Apparently they were evaluated on the team, and he said his came back positive, with him having to focus on consistency. Always good for the kids to know what is working for them, and what they need to work on. Go, boys, Go. Jayde will now play with his Mustangs team until the end of June. Kyle has 2 tournaments to go, and jayde has 4. 8 weeks from now, when its all over, everyone will be tired and glad its over, but we're gonna love it while we're in it!!! Go, Mustangs, Go!!
the joys of cattle farming
We're home, again! Just spent an awesome weekend in Grand Forks! I love going to Grand Forks and Fargo. The cities are small enough to enjoy, they're clean, and they have great shopping. No crime issues, either.
So this last week has been more of the same. Monday & Tuesday, I worked days. Wednesday, I got my hair done, and took Kyle to hockey practice. Thursday, well, I won't elaborate right now what I did during the day, (i'll get to it later!), and took both boys to practice in the evening. Home at 1130. Friday morning, we were up early to leave for our hockey weekend. We dropped off Jayde with friends that were going to his hockey tournament area. He stayed with them all weekend and went to the rink for his games. Del, Kyle, and I went to Grand Forks for Kyle's tournament. We got home last night. Here we are today....... I need to catch up at home!! Laundry, unpack, dishes, eat homecooking, bake buns.....
So, I was feeling pretty good about our cattle last week; in regards to them staying contained in their fences, that is. Really, that's quite a feat. Spring fever is sickening with cattle. They find a loose board or gate, and they're on it! So, Thursday morning, I'm going for a ride with a friend, taking her to get some tests, and we're driving along the highway. We're driving by a friends house, who is a cattle farmer. I'm looking in their yard as we're driving by, and I see a herd of cattle running down their driveway. I'm thinking, wow, they're moving cattle to another fence this morning, how wonderful! Then I see a cloud of dust behind the herd, it's the tractor and farm truck. I start thinking, this can't be moving cattle day. I keep driving and am wondering, do I stop?? and help?? Then, I look back and see some cattle seperate from the herd and start running along the bush beside the highway, and the tractor is right after them. I realize, maybe this is not a planned move! So, I 360 on the highway and hightail it back to their driveway. Poor Andrea! This is not what she had in mind for today! I race into the yard, because now I see the herd that had run into one fenced area, is now coming out, and heading towards the highway. No way! I drove in front of them and try to wave them back. No, they didn't go back, but they did turn and start running from where they started from initially! At this point, the farmer's wife comes to where I am, and she was quite upset! I ask where they're moving the cattle to, and she very nicely tells me, we can have them all, every one! So this was not a planned event! I didn't need to have that spelled out anymore! So she followed that bunch and they did go back where they came from. The other bunch along the trees, started heading back as well. So, I thought, all good, we can move along. As we're driving away, another bunch of cattle is running along the other driveway and starts heading towards the highway. I change direction of my truck, and try to cut them off. Theres bales on one side of the driveway, and snow, bush, and a small open field onthe other side. Wouldn't you know, they turned, and started heading back, until one lousy animal decided it hadn't had enough, and took off through the snow, into the open field. Cattle play follow the leader all the time, and this was no different. All 15 animals took off. I'm not wearing boots. I'm wearing flat slip ons. I actually looked at my feet and considered taking off my shoes, and running barefoot through the snow, and mud. I realized I wouldn't be much help like that. So, the race was on again. Those lousy animals ran 1/2 mile south in that little field. The owner couple went around and had to chase them back on foot and by tractor, through the water and mud. Good tractor driving, by the way. I watched them from the highway, and them went back to the yard to divert the animals when they rounded the bush. Then we were on our way. Andrea and Onyx, had quite the show! We've/I've had cattle out and know how frustrated and hopeless it feels to have this happen! So, Friday morning, we're up at 6 to feed the cattle before we leave for the weekend. Del is having breakfast by the table. I'm having pineapple by the computer. The boys are trying to get up. Jayde had started the shower and just gotten in it, when I hear Del say, "what?" and I ask, what do you see?" He says, "cattle are out". Oh, man, that was not what I wanted to hear!!!! I'm off to the bedroom to put on some appropiate cattle chasing attire. I'm yelling to the boys, "put on farm clothes and get outside!" Poor Jayde. Ii'm into the bathroom, telling him the cattle are out and get out of the shower and outside to help us. Good boy! So, I get outside and Del's already out there somewhere. I see two animals in our back yard. They seem pretty relaxed. I get them to turn around and actually run towards the corrals. I'm calling out to Del that I'm bringing the animals. I have no idea where he is. so, I wait with the animals because they're kind of where we will want them to chase them in. Del comes running through that pen, where these animals belong, opens the gate, and I chase them in. I'm thinking this went too well. Del, says, come on there's more out behind the pen. So, off we went to the back of that pen. There were about 10-15 animals on that side. They had loosened boards and crept out through a hole in the fence. By now the boys are calling where should they be. They waited on one side of the pen in case the cattle came around. And, we actually managed to get those animals in where they got out. Did some fixing after that! That was one crazy way to wake up!!!! I'm not a morning person!! This story is not over! Sunday night, we're coming home, and Del comes home the way past the pasture, to check on the four bulls we have there. Wouldn't you know, we don't see any bulls!! This is like 815, and its dusk. The panels are open. Beats me how those animals opened the panels! So, we drive into the yard across from the pasture to see if the animals are there. I'm phoning home to check the answering machine to see if someone has left a message about stray bulls. sure enough, at 5 pm some neighbours had seen the animals heading south of this yard. So, we kept driving along this back yard road, and seen our lost bulls wandering 1/2 mile south of there. So, off we went home, the boys unpacked the truck, while del went to the pasture with the 4 wheeler and I with the Blazer. Del took along a pail of feed to lure them. I wait by the road while Del goes to the back field. The actually followed him a little ways. I walked into the back yard, and am trying to see how its going. It's getting kind of hard to see by now. I hear all this grunting and low bellowing. I finally see Del walking with the pail, and the bulls following him. I guess they didn't like the 4 wheeler. I'm wondering whats going on in Del's mind with these 4 beasts following him. Sounded like they were looking for some 'fun'. Yeah, you're thinking right! So, they followed him into the yard, and that's as far as they would follow him. Finally, I got the Blazer, and managed to get behind them to try to push from behind. That worked for about 20 feet until they walked into a treed area. It's getting frustrating! Finally, I got out of the vehicle, and start walking behind them and waving them along. That got them going. Del in front, and I'm behinD! This is true! It's not a joke! Yes, we got them in. One hour from beginning to end. and we got'er done! I went straight home into the shower. The yard we were in had chicken barns, and the wind was blowing from the east. So, we smelled like chickens, and the pigs that were next to the chicken barns. Yuck! I love farming! :-( I think this was all because I was feeling so proud of our animals last week, for not getting out! Seriously, it happens to everyone at some point. I hope we're good for awhile. So, this morning we're up early because we hadn't fed the animals last night. I made sure those fences were closed real well. I'm not in the mood for more rodeos any time soon.
So, I'm going to keep enjoying our wonderful spring weather. No sunshine yet, today, but It'll be back. I have a real ham baking in the slow cooker. Supper's gonna be good tonight! No hockey tonight, for anyone. Wow! I'm off to switch my laundry, and i'm gonna hang the towels out on the line. Have a good day!
So this last week has been more of the same. Monday & Tuesday, I worked days. Wednesday, I got my hair done, and took Kyle to hockey practice. Thursday, well, I won't elaborate right now what I did during the day, (i'll get to it later!), and took both boys to practice in the evening. Home at 1130. Friday morning, we were up early to leave for our hockey weekend. We dropped off Jayde with friends that were going to his hockey tournament area. He stayed with them all weekend and went to the rink for his games. Del, Kyle, and I went to Grand Forks for Kyle's tournament. We got home last night. Here we are today....... I need to catch up at home!! Laundry, unpack, dishes, eat homecooking, bake buns.....
So, I was feeling pretty good about our cattle last week; in regards to them staying contained in their fences, that is. Really, that's quite a feat. Spring fever is sickening with cattle. They find a loose board or gate, and they're on it! So, Thursday morning, I'm going for a ride with a friend, taking her to get some tests, and we're driving along the highway. We're driving by a friends house, who is a cattle farmer. I'm looking in their yard as we're driving by, and I see a herd of cattle running down their driveway. I'm thinking, wow, they're moving cattle to another fence this morning, how wonderful! Then I see a cloud of dust behind the herd, it's the tractor and farm truck. I start thinking, this can't be moving cattle day. I keep driving and am wondering, do I stop?? and help?? Then, I look back and see some cattle seperate from the herd and start running along the bush beside the highway, and the tractor is right after them. I realize, maybe this is not a planned move! So, I 360 on the highway and hightail it back to their driveway. Poor Andrea! This is not what she had in mind for today! I race into the yard, because now I see the herd that had run into one fenced area, is now coming out, and heading towards the highway. No way! I drove in front of them and try to wave them back. No, they didn't go back, but they did turn and start running from where they started from initially! At this point, the farmer's wife comes to where I am, and she was quite upset! I ask where they're moving the cattle to, and she very nicely tells me, we can have them all, every one! So this was not a planned event! I didn't need to have that spelled out anymore! So she followed that bunch and they did go back where they came from. The other bunch along the trees, started heading back as well. So, I thought, all good, we can move along. As we're driving away, another bunch of cattle is running along the other driveway and starts heading towards the highway. I change direction of my truck, and try to cut them off. Theres bales on one side of the driveway, and snow, bush, and a small open field onthe other side. Wouldn't you know, they turned, and started heading back, until one lousy animal decided it hadn't had enough, and took off through the snow, into the open field. Cattle play follow the leader all the time, and this was no different. All 15 animals took off. I'm not wearing boots. I'm wearing flat slip ons. I actually looked at my feet and considered taking off my shoes, and running barefoot through the snow, and mud. I realized I wouldn't be much help like that. So, the race was on again. Those lousy animals ran 1/2 mile south in that little field. The owner couple went around and had to chase them back on foot and by tractor, through the water and mud. Good tractor driving, by the way. I watched them from the highway, and them went back to the yard to divert the animals when they rounded the bush. Then we were on our way. Andrea and Onyx, had quite the show! We've/I've had cattle out and know how frustrated and hopeless it feels to have this happen! So, Friday morning, we're up at 6 to feed the cattle before we leave for the weekend. Del is having breakfast by the table. I'm having pineapple by the computer. The boys are trying to get up. Jayde had started the shower and just gotten in it, when I hear Del say, "what?" and I ask, what do you see?" He says, "cattle are out". Oh, man, that was not what I wanted to hear!!!! I'm off to the bedroom to put on some appropiate cattle chasing attire. I'm yelling to the boys, "put on farm clothes and get outside!" Poor Jayde. Ii'm into the bathroom, telling him the cattle are out and get out of the shower and outside to help us. Good boy! So, I get outside and Del's already out there somewhere. I see two animals in our back yard. They seem pretty relaxed. I get them to turn around and actually run towards the corrals. I'm calling out to Del that I'm bringing the animals. I have no idea where he is. so, I wait with the animals because they're kind of where we will want them to chase them in. Del comes running through that pen, where these animals belong, opens the gate, and I chase them in. I'm thinking this went too well. Del, says, come on there's more out behind the pen. So, off we went to the back of that pen. There were about 10-15 animals on that side. They had loosened boards and crept out through a hole in the fence. By now the boys are calling where should they be. They waited on one side of the pen in case the cattle came around. And, we actually managed to get those animals in where they got out. Did some fixing after that! That was one crazy way to wake up!!!! I'm not a morning person!! This story is not over! Sunday night, we're coming home, and Del comes home the way past the pasture, to check on the four bulls we have there. Wouldn't you know, we don't see any bulls!! This is like 815, and its dusk. The panels are open. Beats me how those animals opened the panels! So, we drive into the yard across from the pasture to see if the animals are there. I'm phoning home to check the answering machine to see if someone has left a message about stray bulls. sure enough, at 5 pm some neighbours had seen the animals heading south of this yard. So, we kept driving along this back yard road, and seen our lost bulls wandering 1/2 mile south of there. So, off we went home, the boys unpacked the truck, while del went to the pasture with the 4 wheeler and I with the Blazer. Del took along a pail of feed to lure them. I wait by the road while Del goes to the back field. The actually followed him a little ways. I walked into the back yard, and am trying to see how its going. It's getting kind of hard to see by now. I hear all this grunting and low bellowing. I finally see Del walking with the pail, and the bulls following him. I guess they didn't like the 4 wheeler. I'm wondering whats going on in Del's mind with these 4 beasts following him. Sounded like they were looking for some 'fun'. Yeah, you're thinking right! So, they followed him into the yard, and that's as far as they would follow him. Finally, I got the Blazer, and managed to get behind them to try to push from behind. That worked for about 20 feet until they walked into a treed area. It's getting frustrating! Finally, I got out of the vehicle, and start walking behind them and waving them along. That got them going. Del in front, and I'm behinD! This is true! It's not a joke! Yes, we got them in. One hour from beginning to end. and we got'er done! I went straight home into the shower. The yard we were in had chicken barns, and the wind was blowing from the east. So, we smelled like chickens, and the pigs that were next to the chicken barns. Yuck! I love farming! :-( I think this was all because I was feeling so proud of our animals last week, for not getting out! Seriously, it happens to everyone at some point. I hope we're good for awhile. So, this morning we're up early because we hadn't fed the animals last night. I made sure those fences were closed real well. I'm not in the mood for more rodeos any time soon.
So, I'm going to keep enjoying our wonderful spring weather. No sunshine yet, today, but It'll be back. I have a real ham baking in the slow cooker. Supper's gonna be good tonight! No hockey tonight, for anyone. Wow! I'm off to switch my laundry, and i'm gonna hang the towels out on the line. Have a good day!
Monday, April 14, 2008
it's monday again!
Monday night already! I spent the day at work-12 hour day. Tomorrow's another 12 hour day, and then, it's bring on the days off! Had a nice steady day at work.
So, the last week's events are going to sound like a broken record. Where have you heard this before?? Hockey, and more hockey, and work!
I worked Tuesday, and Wednesday night. Del took Kyle to practice in the city on Wednesday evening. Thursday, Jayde had practice in the city. Friday, I was home during the day, and then I picked up the boys at school at 3, and took Jayde to Trent's house, so they could go with Trent's parents to the boys hockey game in Morris. They came home that night. I took Lucas home with me. Saturday morning, Jayde and Trent went with Dennis to their hockey game, and Dennis dropped off Jayde at Boston Pizza to meet with his regional team for lunch. His regional team had lunch and some quality bonding time before they went to the rink to play against another regional team, Trent and Dennis's. Del and I, Kyle and lucas, went to pick up Linda, (after all the farm chores were done-including catching new calves, and tagging/needling, etc...), and we all went to watch the older boys play hockey. Tied 5-5. good physical game! Then we went to Pizza Hut for supper, and then to my nieces apartment for night. Sunday morning, Del and Jayde went to Morris for Jayde's game, while Kyle and I went to Kyle's practice. Del and Jayde then came back to pick us up, and then after a quick stop for lunch, pick up our stuff, and a milk run, we headed home. Actually we stopped at a friends home in town for supper and a good visit. Then home just before dark, to check on the cattle situation. Whew! What a ride!!!
My parents came out for the weekend, and stopped by for a quick visit on Saturday morning. They offered to help get 'ready' for the sale, but its a little difficult to get ready already. Too much snow, water, and mud! A couple weeks, and then the pressure will be on to seed, and get ready for the big day! May 31! Remember! I'm actually a little relieved that I don't have to worry about providing food for that day. The auctioneer has someone who comes to do food for his sales-provincially approved. So, that's one less thing for us to do. And I even booked the portable toilets today! As if you wanted to know that!
This weekend was a good reminder of college days. Remember the days of no cable or no satellite TV? Or the days of an empty fridge? Taking the bus in the city? My boys couldn't believe how much it costs to rent an apartment, and all the expenses that go along with it. It's good to go through this stage. Makes you appreciate what you work for, and have earned!
Enough of my garbled life! Have a good night!
So, the last week's events are going to sound like a broken record. Where have you heard this before?? Hockey, and more hockey, and work!
I worked Tuesday, and Wednesday night. Del took Kyle to practice in the city on Wednesday evening. Thursday, Jayde had practice in the city. Friday, I was home during the day, and then I picked up the boys at school at 3, and took Jayde to Trent's house, so they could go with Trent's parents to the boys hockey game in Morris. They came home that night. I took Lucas home with me. Saturday morning, Jayde and Trent went with Dennis to their hockey game, and Dennis dropped off Jayde at Boston Pizza to meet with his regional team for lunch. His regional team had lunch and some quality bonding time before they went to the rink to play against another regional team, Trent and Dennis's. Del and I, Kyle and lucas, went to pick up Linda, (after all the farm chores were done-including catching new calves, and tagging/needling, etc...), and we all went to watch the older boys play hockey. Tied 5-5. good physical game! Then we went to Pizza Hut for supper, and then to my nieces apartment for night. Sunday morning, Del and Jayde went to Morris for Jayde's game, while Kyle and I went to Kyle's practice. Del and Jayde then came back to pick us up, and then after a quick stop for lunch, pick up our stuff, and a milk run, we headed home. Actually we stopped at a friends home in town for supper and a good visit. Then home just before dark, to check on the cattle situation. Whew! What a ride!!!
My parents came out for the weekend, and stopped by for a quick visit on Saturday morning. They offered to help get 'ready' for the sale, but its a little difficult to get ready already. Too much snow, water, and mud! A couple weeks, and then the pressure will be on to seed, and get ready for the big day! May 31! Remember! I'm actually a little relieved that I don't have to worry about providing food for that day. The auctioneer has someone who comes to do food for his sales-provincially approved. So, that's one less thing for us to do. And I even booked the portable toilets today! As if you wanted to know that!
This weekend was a good reminder of college days. Remember the days of no cable or no satellite TV? Or the days of an empty fridge? Taking the bus in the city? My boys couldn't believe how much it costs to rent an apartment, and all the expenses that go along with it. It's good to go through this stage. Makes you appreciate what you work for, and have earned!
Enough of my garbled life! Have a good night!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
It's 1 am, and man, I wish I was home in bed. Yeah, I'm working night shift. The first of two! Ugh! Not my favorite thing to do, but someones gotta be here! My eyes are feeling quite gritty already. Guess I'll have to switch to my glasses. If you come see me at work at around 2 am, yes, you will see me wearing glasses. My eyes can't handle being so tired, and tolerating my contacts. The switch usually happens around this time at night!
So, Monday turned out to be another quick day. Kyle had practice in the city that night, so off we went. Home by 1030. Tuesday, I was a little lazy at home. I read, did laundry, napped, checked cattle, even cooked a real meal for supper! The weather was awesome! The sunshine and +7. Went for a walk. Actually, my niece came with me, and we raced along at a steady clip. I'm trying to have a conversation with her, and i'm running out of breath. I'm getting old. No, I'm not, i'm just out of shape. She'll have to stick around and take me for a walk every day. Like a pet, hey?? I love going for walks, especially now when the weather is so nice. And good company always helps!
Tonight when I drove in to work, there were amazing northern lights in the sky. Aurora borealis, for those of you who want the technical term. They are so beautiful to watch-the dancing across the sky! Nature is amazing!
Alright, time to check my patients. Have a good night!
So, Monday turned out to be another quick day. Kyle had practice in the city that night, so off we went. Home by 1030. Tuesday, I was a little lazy at home. I read, did laundry, napped, checked cattle, even cooked a real meal for supper! The weather was awesome! The sunshine and +7. Went for a walk. Actually, my niece came with me, and we raced along at a steady clip. I'm trying to have a conversation with her, and i'm running out of breath. I'm getting old. No, I'm not, i'm just out of shape. She'll have to stick around and take me for a walk every day. Like a pet, hey?? I love going for walks, especially now when the weather is so nice. And good company always helps!
Tonight when I drove in to work, there were amazing northern lights in the sky. Aurora borealis, for those of you who want the technical term. They are so beautiful to watch-the dancing across the sky! Nature is amazing!
Alright, time to check my patients. Have a good night!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Just another manic Monday...
Good morning! The sun is up, the air is crisp; spring is in the air! Life is Good!!
Spring break was different for me this year. My boys are so much older and responsible, :-), that I can leave them at home, while I go to work. I actually offered my partner at work, the chance to have spring break off with her kids! Can you believe it?? I had a moment of kindness! I remember the days of having shifts during spring break, and wondering where I could leave the boys. Fortunately, I had family close by to help me out. My co-worker doesn't really have close family, and then scrambles for childcare for her young children. So, since she helps me out all the time, it was my turn to reciprocate. So, I did work Wed, Thurs, and Friday. Give me a star!! It went really well. I had the pleasure of working with my niece on Thurs and Fri. She is still doing her practicum at the hospital, for another week. She's doing well! It was alot of fun to have her with me. She even gave me a ride to work on Thurs; that was such a treat! I could get used to this!
The rest of last week, well, it was a blur. I don't know if anyone cares what I do, but I'm trying to write what I do, for some people who wonder what keeps us busy, and out of trouble.
Monday-I was at home. Laundry, cleaning, sorting through clothes with the boys, went to town to pay month end bills..... you know, necessary stuff.
Tuesday-got all my income tax stuff together on a pile for the accountant. Took Jayde to his regional team practice in the evening. 1 1/4 hr drive-one way.
Wed-worked a 12 hr shift-days. Our accountant was at our house by six, so when I got home at 8, I spent the next 2 hrs finishing loose ends with him.
Thurs-worked 8 hr day. Our transmission went on the truck on Tues night, and the shop dropped in a new one today, so I picked up the truck after work. Went to pick up Del at work, chatted with his bosses dad for a bit, and then home. I got to be at home for a whole 15 minutes, before hitting the road with Jayde, again, for his regional team practice, again. Home at 1030.
Friday-12 hr day shift. Went straight to Wpg from work. Got there at 9. Went to the motel, where Jayde and Del had already checked in. They had left at 730 in the morning already, for Jayde's hockey tournament. He played at 1115 and 315. Won one, lost one. Kyle had gotten picked up by Andrea, in the morning, for his tournament. His team played at ??, maybe 3 and lost their game. She had him for the day, and we went to pick up Kyle from her families home at 10 that night.
Saturday- Kyle had 3 games. At 945, 1245, and 515. They won 2, and lost 1. They did very well, considering the time spent on the ice that day. Jayde had tryouts with the Mustang team in the morning. And, he made it onto the team. That should complicate things alittle! Kyle went with Andrea, after his last game, to stay at her dads house for the night, in case they had to play on Sunday. Del, Jayde, and I actually went for supper @ Applebees! Mmmmmm. That was good. Back to the motel around 1030. What a day!
Sunday-left the motel at 8, cuz Jayde played at 1015. They won. Then they had a 15 min. break, and played again. And won. Jayde was so excited. His team was behind 3-2, when they scored to tie the game. He let a weak shot go from the blue line, and someone tipped it in to tie. It was really cool to see the team look determined to try to pull this one out of the bag. Jayde scored with 1 second left in the 3rd, to win the game. He shot again from the blue line, and went in!!! What a way to end the tournament. He had a great time playing with this team. They play another tournament 2 weeks from now. So, then we went back to Wpg, where Del and Jayde immediately took the truck home, so they could feed the cattle. I waited for Andrea, so I could take Kyle home. Home around 630. It was actually hard to come home. There was no snow in Wpg, no cooking required, no cleaning required....... and then to come north to snow, unpacking, cleaning, laundry, work.....the REAL world. Oh, well! Spent the evening getting it all unpacked and such. Getting the boys ready for back to school. Had 3 babies over the weekend. All looked good. Got a phone call after 10, an invitation for Jayde to tryout for another summer team. Need to make some decisions this week. Tough ones.
Monday-today. After I motivate myself off the computer. I need to finish up the laundry, clean my kitchen, make something good to eat. Need to be at school by 1 to sort out the PAC Scoop-a-lot order, for parents to pick up by 3. Kyle has practice in the city tonight. We'll leave at 330.
Ever wonder what your pet peeves are? I thought about this this weekend. Yeah, this will sound really stupid and trivial. One of mine is-when people walk, dragging their feet on the ground. Have you ever sat still in a public forum and listened to the noise around you? At the rink this weekend, I did this. Some people obviously don't watch themselves walk! Pick up your feet!
Seriously now, I've thought alot this last week about our life plan. Like how do you know what is the right thing to do with yourself? My niece and friend at work, got me thinking about this. It's kind of natural at a certain stage in life, like after school, to wonder, what should I do with my life. But, it also comes up again in your 30's, and sometimes in your 40's. This is called normal for these stages in life. But, really, how do you know what is it you should do?? These decisions make such an impact on the rest of your life! How do you find the right job, or the right place to live? The right friendships? Sometimes, its just making a decision at the time that seems right. And dealing with the consequences. Easier said than done.
Now, another thing on my mind, is the blessing of the people around you that contribute to who you are. I have some very special people in my life. They put up and love me for who I am. Believe me, I'm so not perfect, and these people just love me for who I am. This is truly a blessing. I can not put into words how grateful I am for my friends support. I love them dearly!
On that note, I better go switch loads into the washing machine! Have a good day!
Spring break was different for me this year. My boys are so much older and responsible, :-), that I can leave them at home, while I go to work. I actually offered my partner at work, the chance to have spring break off with her kids! Can you believe it?? I had a moment of kindness! I remember the days of having shifts during spring break, and wondering where I could leave the boys. Fortunately, I had family close by to help me out. My co-worker doesn't really have close family, and then scrambles for childcare for her young children. So, since she helps me out all the time, it was my turn to reciprocate. So, I did work Wed, Thurs, and Friday. Give me a star!! It went really well. I had the pleasure of working with my niece on Thurs and Fri. She is still doing her practicum at the hospital, for another week. She's doing well! It was alot of fun to have her with me. She even gave me a ride to work on Thurs; that was such a treat! I could get used to this!
The rest of last week, well, it was a blur. I don't know if anyone cares what I do, but I'm trying to write what I do, for some people who wonder what keeps us busy, and out of trouble.
Monday-I was at home. Laundry, cleaning, sorting through clothes with the boys, went to town to pay month end bills..... you know, necessary stuff.
Tuesday-got all my income tax stuff together on a pile for the accountant. Took Jayde to his regional team practice in the evening. 1 1/4 hr drive-one way.
Wed-worked a 12 hr shift-days. Our accountant was at our house by six, so when I got home at 8, I spent the next 2 hrs finishing loose ends with him.
Thurs-worked 8 hr day. Our transmission went on the truck on Tues night, and the shop dropped in a new one today, so I picked up the truck after work. Went to pick up Del at work, chatted with his bosses dad for a bit, and then home. I got to be at home for a whole 15 minutes, before hitting the road with Jayde, again, for his regional team practice, again. Home at 1030.
Friday-12 hr day shift. Went straight to Wpg from work. Got there at 9. Went to the motel, where Jayde and Del had already checked in. They had left at 730 in the morning already, for Jayde's hockey tournament. He played at 1115 and 315. Won one, lost one. Kyle had gotten picked up by Andrea, in the morning, for his tournament. His team played at ??, maybe 3 and lost their game. She had him for the day, and we went to pick up Kyle from her families home at 10 that night.
Saturday- Kyle had 3 games. At 945, 1245, and 515. They won 2, and lost 1. They did very well, considering the time spent on the ice that day. Jayde had tryouts with the Mustang team in the morning. And, he made it onto the team. That should complicate things alittle! Kyle went with Andrea, after his last game, to stay at her dads house for the night, in case they had to play on Sunday. Del, Jayde, and I actually went for supper @ Applebees! Mmmmmm. That was good. Back to the motel around 1030. What a day!
Sunday-left the motel at 8, cuz Jayde played at 1015. They won. Then they had a 15 min. break, and played again. And won. Jayde was so excited. His team was behind 3-2, when they scored to tie the game. He let a weak shot go from the blue line, and someone tipped it in to tie. It was really cool to see the team look determined to try to pull this one out of the bag. Jayde scored with 1 second left in the 3rd, to win the game. He shot again from the blue line, and went in!!! What a way to end the tournament. He had a great time playing with this team. They play another tournament 2 weeks from now. So, then we went back to Wpg, where Del and Jayde immediately took the truck home, so they could feed the cattle. I waited for Andrea, so I could take Kyle home. Home around 630. It was actually hard to come home. There was no snow in Wpg, no cooking required, no cleaning required....... and then to come north to snow, unpacking, cleaning, laundry, work.....the REAL world. Oh, well! Spent the evening getting it all unpacked and such. Getting the boys ready for back to school. Had 3 babies over the weekend. All looked good. Got a phone call after 10, an invitation for Jayde to tryout for another summer team. Need to make some decisions this week. Tough ones.
Monday-today. After I motivate myself off the computer. I need to finish up the laundry, clean my kitchen, make something good to eat. Need to be at school by 1 to sort out the PAC Scoop-a-lot order, for parents to pick up by 3. Kyle has practice in the city tonight. We'll leave at 330.
Ever wonder what your pet peeves are? I thought about this this weekend. Yeah, this will sound really stupid and trivial. One of mine is-when people walk, dragging their feet on the ground. Have you ever sat still in a public forum and listened to the noise around you? At the rink this weekend, I did this. Some people obviously don't watch themselves walk! Pick up your feet!
Seriously now, I've thought alot this last week about our life plan. Like how do you know what is the right thing to do with yourself? My niece and friend at work, got me thinking about this. It's kind of natural at a certain stage in life, like after school, to wonder, what should I do with my life. But, it also comes up again in your 30's, and sometimes in your 40's. This is called normal for these stages in life. But, really, how do you know what is it you should do?? These decisions make such an impact on the rest of your life! How do you find the right job, or the right place to live? The right friendships? Sometimes, its just making a decision at the time that seems right. And dealing with the consequences. Easier said than done.
Now, another thing on my mind, is the blessing of the people around you that contribute to who you are. I have some very special people in my life. They put up and love me for who I am. Believe me, I'm so not perfect, and these people just love me for who I am. This is truly a blessing. I can not put into words how grateful I am for my friends support. I love them dearly!
On that note, I better go switch loads into the washing machine! Have a good day!
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